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PF05 ODX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,283 mi
Last recorded142,283 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 ODX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 142,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 135,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,056 miles

under covers/trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2019 120,696 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 120,696 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 116,618 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 116,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,696 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 108,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,558 miles

O/s/f tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s/f tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,802 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,800 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,755 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 13,090 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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PF05 ODX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF05 ODX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF05 ODX registered?

PF05 ODX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is PF05 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 ODX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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